[Elecraft] tip of 3.5 mm plug remains in key jack

Phil Kane k2asp at kanafi.org
Fri Jan 15 16:26:06 EST 2021


On 1/15/2021 9:25 AM, Eugen Bauknecht via Elecraft wrote:

> Any idea how to remove the tip without destroying or replacing the key jack?

I don't mean to belittle the problem, but it's the same as when the 
flexible part of my hearing aid (earbud) broke off in my ear canal - use 
the proper tools and work *very* gently.

If the diameter was larger I would recommend a tool set used for screw 
extraction but I don't think that you could find one for that size that 
outside of a dental office.  The suggestion of using a small drill bit 
and pin vise sounds like a reasonable thing to try.

73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402

 From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon



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